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AP Sports WriterSonny Dykes' next coaching shot comes in home state at SMUBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Sonny Dykes was already back in Texas. Now he's a head coach in his home state for the first time.Dykes was introduced at SMU on Monday, telling a story of cheering for...

AP Sports WriterFor Maryland's interim coach, the future is 1 day at a timeBy DAVID GINSBURGCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) Maryland interim coach Matt Canada faces an uncertain future, despite keeping the football team together and forging a winning record amid the chaos surrounding the program.When this season ends,...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse both wary and confident as season nearsBy JOHN KEKISSyracuse coach Dino Babers has had to cope with three missed practices as he tries to get the Orange ready for a football season during a pandemic.So far, so good.''They've handled it well. We froze practice until we...

Clint Bowen leaving North Texas after 1 season as DCDENTON, Texas (AP) Clint Bowen is leaving North Texas after only one season as defensive coordinator, a move that coach Seth Littrell says was a mutual decision.North Texas announced Bowen's departure Friday.The Mean Green finished 4-6 this season, and...

Injured Air Force falcon expected to make full recoveryAIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) An Air Force falcon named Aurora is expected to make a full recovery from injuries she suffered at West Point during a prank before the annual football game between the service academies.The 22-year-old bird remains...

Investigators meet with woman at center of UNC probeCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) A woman at the center of North Carolina's multi-year academic scandal interviewed with NCAA investigators after previously declining to cooperate in the probe.Raleigh attorney Elliot Abrams told The Associated Press on Wednesday night that his client...

Southern Heritage cancels September game for health reasonsMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Southern Heritage Classic has canceled the Sept. 12 game scheduled between Tennessee State and Jackson State in the first known Division I cancellation because of the coronavirus pandemic.''I know this is a great disappointment to many who...

AP Sports WriterLouisville using bye to plug holes, finish games strongerBy GARY B. GRAVESLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville has the same record it had a year ago but there is more optimism around the program under first-year coach Scott Satterfield.The Cardinals believe they just need to find ways to...

AP College Football WriterIf college football is played, will bowls be salvaged, too?By RALPH D. RUSSOCollege football leaders are in the process of piecing together plans for a regular season during the COVID-19 pandemic.If it is possible to play, everyone anticipates there will be disruptions, added expenses and loads...

AP Sports WriterCOVID outbreak may put season in jeopardy for No. 3 Ohio StBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State officials say they are unsure when the team can practice again, let alone play next week at Michigan State, after an outbreak of COVID-19 put the third-ranked Buckeyes'...

AP College Football WriterWho will be AP's college football Player of the Year?By RALPH D. RUSSOThe Associated Press has been handing out a college football player of the year award since 1998. Five times the AP's award has gone to a player other than the Heisman Trophy winner, including...

AP Sports WriterMinnesota QB Leidner still dealing with concussion symptomsBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner is still working his way back from a concussion, clearing the way for former walk-on Conor Rhoda to start his second straight game when the Golden Gophers host Rutgers on Saturday.Leidner...